Efficiency Ratios

Definition

Ratios measuring how well a company uses its assets. Examples: inventory turnover, receivables turnover, asset turnover.

Related Terms

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales. Formula: Net Sales ÷ Average Total Assets. Higher ratio = more efficient. Think of it as "sales per dollar of assets invested."

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